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Our guest is instant #1 New York Times bestselling author Lucy Score who discusses how she adds humor to her work – and shares tips on how you can do the same.Find out about our next First Draft Friday chats, and our manuscript analysis too, at
In this episode of First Draft Friday, our guest is bestselling thriller author Melissa F. Miller. Melissa discusses writing in multiple third-person POV thrillers.Melissa says “I love writing big, juicy multiple POV thrillers. Every once in a
Catch up as our guest, bestselling romantic fantasy author Scarlett St. Clair discusses her work with Alessandra Torre, and explains how she creates dark anti-heroes who readers fall in love with. More about our manuscript analysis tool and au
Variety is the spice of life – but is it also the secret to a long and prosperous author career? Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler knows his stuff, and with a recent pivot into writing thrillers, he’s the perfect author to h
Bestselling contemporary romance author Xio Axelrod and Alessandra Torre discuss themes related to writing romance, and Xio’s journey from indie to published author. This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in!Did you
Authors Alessandra Torre and Debbie Weiss discuss stepping through self-imposed boundaries of fear and anxiety to pen your first book.This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in!Did you know you can get an expert analy
Variety is the spice of life – but is it also the secret to a long and prosperous author career? Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler knows his stuff, and with a recent pivot into writing thrillers, he’s the perfect author to hav
Authors Alessandra Torre and Lynne Golodner discuss the similarities & differences between creative nonfiction & fiction. This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in!Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your
Authors Alessandra Torre and Mary Carroll Moore discuss how writers can incorporate themselves into their characters.Mary Carroll shares how she incorporated some of her own life experiences into her latest book, A Woman’s Guide to Search and R
Authors Alessandra Torre and Kim Catanzarite discuss the many phases of the editorial process—from the first draft to the proofreading pool and everything in between.Hear about what it really means to produce a finished manuscript, and how the
Authors Alessandra Torre and Kathleen Fine discuss steps, advice, and tips on how first-time novel writers can get their book published. In this episode, she shares the inside scoop of what worked for her (and what didn’t) to ignite you into a
April White sits down with Alessandra Torre to talk about the real history and actual mysteries she researches for her books, and how to write responsibly in an age when representation and diversity is so important in our stories.Hear about how
Alessandra Torre and Jane L. Rosen discuss how Jane went from Screenwriter To Published Author and how she takes her real-life experiences & turns them into novels.This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in!Did you kn
Authors Lael Raphael and Alessandra Torre discuss how to use the Theory of the Outstanding Question to set up a plot which will engage and entertain readers.Listen here to discover what is an Outstanding Question? Two great examples of an Outst
Alessandra Torre and Ines Johnson discuss how to write more bingeworthy books using pacing techniques from episodic television structure.Novelists, are you ready to learn the pacing techniques employed by episodic television writers that keep m
Alessandra Torre and Jessica Flory discuss how to choose a relatable theme that will resonate with readers, how to use character arcs to bring out theme, and how to deliver a powerful message without sounding preachy or overbearing.Tune in to l
Literary strategist, book coach and 23-time published author Dr. Rhonda M. Lawson joins us with actionable tips on building compelling plotlines through planning, foreshadowing and character development.This is an unedited chat loaded with ques
Alessandra Torre and Rebecca Zanetti discuss how to write across several genres and stay true to your brand. Discover tips for writing fiction in different genres.This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in!Did you kn
Dylan Thomas Pratt, son of the late international best-selling author Scott Pratt, whose work has sold more than six million copies, discusses the evolution of his role in the further development of his father’s work. His father, Scott Pratt, w
Pamela Fagan Hutchins, USA Today bestselling and Silver Falchion Best Mystery winning author of 24 mystery/suspense/thriller novels (Patrick Flint & What Doesn’t Kill You) discusses tips for writing a compulsively readable crime fiction series.
James Rosone discusses how to craft a series that draws readers into books seven, eight, and beyond.In this unedited chat, he answers questions and give actionable tips.Listen in!This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Liste
Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon bestselling author of several mysteries and thrillers, including the Jack Noble and Rachel Hatch series, LT Ryan, discusses crafting compelling characters in order to create the best character-driven s
NYT bestselling author A.L. Jackson shares insight on how to develop unforgettable characters that will live in our readers’ hearts forever.In this unedited chat, she answers questions and give actionable tips.Listen in!This is an unedited chat
Author Timothy Byron discusses how an author’s subconscious biases, and life experiences may determine the traits and personality types of their characters.In this unedited chat, he answers questions and give actionable tips.Listen in!This is a
With never-ending, relentless day-to-day obligations and options pulling us in different directions, writing (and completing) projects can at times seem a tough, borderline impossible task. Bestselling author of the David Wolf and Ali Falco Ser
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